Chandigarh, January 15
Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Mr. Shyam Singh Rana, has directed officials to revive the defunct ‘Pack House cum Cold Stores’ built by the Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board with the cooperation of the Horticulture Department. This initiative aims to assist farmers in preserving their fruits and vegetables more efficiently. Additionally, he discussed the establishment of a kinnow fruit and vegetable market at the procurement center in Abubshahar under the Market Committee, Dabwali, which will significantly benefit farmers in the surrounding areas.
Mr. Rana chaired a meeting with officials today, where Additional Chief Secretary, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Department, Dr. Raja Sekhar Vundru, Chief Administrator of Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board, Mr. Mukesh Ahuja, and Director General, Dr. Ranvir Singh were also present.
During the meeting, Mr. Rana instructed officials to prepare a report on the state government’s 100-day agenda. Speaking to the media afterward, the Agriculture Minister said that he has been holding meetings with various departmental officials to gather feedback on the 100-day roadmap prepared in October after the government was formed. He said that meetings with officials from agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry, dairy, and fisheries departments are ongoing.
On Wednesday, a meeting with officials from the Animal Husbandry Department was held, where Mr. Rana emphasized the implementation of government schemes and announcements. He also directed the provision of all necessary facilities in the state’s gaushalas and Nandigram gaushalas.
Responding to a question about the Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and his cabinet colleagues attending the Mahakumbh-2025 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on February 7, Mr. Rana expressed that it would be a privilege for all, as this historic event is occurring after 144 years due to a rare planetary alignment.
